Operation Decibel exposes use of banned horns in Kozhikode
The Hindu
MVD squads slap a total fine of ₹1,29,000 on violators
The two-day Operation Decibel conducted by the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) exposed 97 vehicles, mostly tipper lorries and private buses, fitted with the banned multi-tone air horns in Kozhikode district.
Apart from seizing high-decibel horns during surprise checks, the MVD enforcement squads slapped a total fine of ₹1,29,000 on violators.
Without inconveniencing passengers, the squads examined private buses on Thursday and Friday. Tipper lorries, inter-district trucks, and other private vehicles were stopped mid-way for spot checking. Officials said the noise pollution caused by the erring vehicles were quite serious in nature, with many crossing even the highly unhealthy 100 decibel range when the permitted range is between 70 and 80, depending on the type of the vehicle.